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Obstruction vs Hydronephrosis - What's the difference?

obstruction | hydronephrosis |

As nouns the difference between obstruction and hydronephrosis

is that obstruction is the act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed while hydronephrosis is (pathology) distension of the kidneys due to obstruction in the flow of urine.

obstruction

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  • That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
  • The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

    • Synonyms

    * * hindrance * impedance * roadblock * * See also

    hydronephrosis

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia hydronephrosis) (hydronephroses)
  • (pathology) distension of the kidneys due to obstruction in the flow of urine

    • Related terms

    * hydronephrotic

    Related terms

    * hydroureteronephrosis